The Heaven of Invention by George Boas. a Book about Art and Aesthetics.1962 First Edition, Issued by Johns Hopkins Press. OP
Language: English
Published by Johns Hopkins Press, 1962
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Brothertown Books, Deansboro, NY, U.S.A.Brothertown Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
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This is “The Heaven of Invention” by Professor George Boas. It is the 1962 First Edition, published by Johns Hopkins Press, Baltimore, Maryland. “From the dust-jacket write-up : Art, says George Boas, originates in man’s application of his intelligence to the satisfaction of his needs. In other words, art emerges from thinking about practical problems. But art does not disappear when its original utility becomes obsolete. Professor Boas, unabashedly a relativist, distinguishes between natural and artistic modes of satisfying human desires and aspirations. He locates artistry in the social situation, describes its social functions, and cites the influence of history and tradition upon both artist and critic. Finally, he reopens the question of values as embodied in art, and develops a theory of art criticism as interpretation. The author’s characteristic brilliant, witty style sparkles on these pages. This book has been called by one commentator, ‘the most massive erudite attack on the objectivity of aesthetic judgments in our literature.’” This important book on aesthetics in the world of Art is now out of print (OP). George Boas was Professor Emeritus of the History of Philosophy at the Johns Hopkins University. TITLE : The Heaven of Invention AUTHOR : George Boas (1891 - 1980) IMPRINT : Johns Hopkins Press PLACE : Baltimore, Maryland DATE : 1962 EDITION : First Edition STATUS : Out of Print - OP DETAILS : Academic book published for the trade; contains 5 plate illustrations (printed on calendered paper, and arranged in a discrete section); contains a Preface, an Appendix, Notes, and an Index; size is approximately 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”; dark gray, cloth covered boards and spine, with silver-gilt lettering on spine; printed dust jacket has black lettering against a grayish-green background. CONDITION -- BOOK : VERY GOOD -- JACKET : VERY GOOD -- This is a previously owned book that remains clean and attractive, with the following particulars noted :: EXTERIOR - Spine extremities are compressed, and there is a touch of abrasion to the foot of the spine; bottom edges of the boards have moderate shelf rub, else binding is clean and presentable; Text-block edges display mild toning and weathering (mostly to top edge), else clear. BINDING - Solid INTERIOR : There is a vague shadow on the front paste-down where an old price sticker had been affixed; there is a brief and minute line of dots extending from the front paste-down to the front free end-paper, else the interior is clean and free of marking. No underlining. No writing or marginalia. No signatures. DUST-JACKET - There are small tears and loss to the head of the flaps (as well there is slight evidence of minor mending effected to the top of the front flap).…
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- Title
- The Heaven of Invention by George Boas. a Book about Art and Aesthetics.1962 First Edition, Issued by Johns Hopkins Press. OP
- Author
- George Boas (1891 - 1980)
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins Press
- Publication year
- 1962
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 2.25 pounds
- Dimensions
- 9 centimeters width by 10 centimeters height by 3 centimeters depth
- Seller catalogs
- Aesthetics, Art History & Criticism, George Boas, Philosophy
Brothertown Books
Deansboro, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since January 9, 2020
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